How do I contact the shelter about Pumpkin?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tenerife Animal Sanctuary handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Pumpkin on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Pumpkin if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tenerife Animal Sanctuary will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.

Is Pumpkin already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?

Most horses on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.

What happens if Pumpkin isn't the right fit?

Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tenerife Animal Sanctuary early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pumpkin and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.

Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?

TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (ES). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.

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Adopt Pumpkin

Mixed Breed · Unknown · Adult · 6 years

Pumpkin's story is deeper than just another sad story. He was a cute, 6-year-old pony, who should have been in a child's dream, instead of the horrific reality he experienced. His story is a story that needs to be told, to help to change the world for suffering animals like Pumpkin. We rescued Pumpkin in 2021, but our adventure started one year before he moved to us. He lived with a nearby farmer in really bad conditions, so we tried to buy him many times, but they always refused because they were still riding him. Since the pony had enough space, food and clean water, the law was protecting them. There was nothing more we could do but wait. By the time he got to us one year later, he couldn't stand on his own, was in constant pain and suffered all too much and we still didn't know the extent of his problems. It was just so sad, that we had been trying to save him for a year... but there was nothing we could do. He arrived to the sanctuary at Halloween, so we called him Pumpkin. After he got some rest and pain relief, we checked his injuries with a vet. It turned out that his lifetime diet was waste vegetables and leftover food or straw when they had a shortage of the first two. This resulted in one of the most extreme cases of laminitis we've ever seen. His body was weak and lacking everything he needed. After his arrival Pumpkin sprang to life. Right food, some tender touches, and the company of the other horses gave him a chance to fight. We all knew that with his condition his days were numbered, but still we tried our best effort to provide him the best we can. Love and care, what he maybe never experienced before. Maybe even he had false hope. Sadly the x-rays and results showed that there was nothing we could do to recover him. We had to make one of the hardest decisions again. It was time for Pumpkin to cross the rainbow bridge... We are hoping that his story can stand as an example and make us remember all the neglected animals living in this planet right now! Hopefully together we can do something about it! It's just not okay... We can imagine you might want to know more about our point of view on animal euthanasia. You can find more information about it here.

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Pumpkin's story is deeper than just another sad story. He was a cute, 6 years old pony, who should have been in a child’s dream, instead of the horrific reality he experienced. His story is a story that needs to be told, to help to change the world for suffering animals like Pumpkin. We rescued Pumpkin in 2021, but our adventure started one year before he moved to us. He lived with a closeby farmer in really bad conditions, so we tried to buy him many times, but they always refused because they were still riding him. Since the pony had enough space, food and clean water, the law was protecting them. There was nothing more we could do but wait. By the time he got to us one year later , he couldn’t stand on his own, was in constant pain and suffered all too much and we still didn’t know the extent of his problems. It was just so sad, that we had been trying to save him for a year… but there was nothing we could do. He arrived to the sanctuary at halloween, so we called him Pumpkin. After he got some rest and pain relief, we checked his injuries with a vet. It turned out that his lifetime diet was waste vegetables and leftover food or straw when they had a shortage of the first two. This resulted in one of the most extreme cases of laminitis we’ve ever seen. His body was weak and lacking everything he needed. After his arrival Pumpkin sprang to life. Right food, some tender touches, and the company of the other horses gave him a chance to fight. We all knew that with his condition his days were numbered, but still we tried our best effort to provide him the best we can. Love and care, what he maybe never experienced before. Maybe even he had false hope. Sadly the x-rays and results showed that there was nothing we could do to recover him. We had to make one of the hardest decisions again. It was time for Pumpkin to cross the rainbow bridge… We are hoping that his story can stand as an example and make us remember all the neglected animals living in this planet right now! Hopefully together we can do something about it! It’s just not okay… We can imagine you might want to know more about our point of view on animal euthanasia. You can find more information about it here.

Size

Small

Age

Adult · 6 years

Location

🇪🇸Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Shelter

Tenerife Animal Sanctuary

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About Pumpkin

What life with Pumpkin looks like

Pumpkin is a small adult mixed breed horse waiting at Tenerife Animal Sanctuary in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Adopting a horse is a long-term commitment that almost always requires either land or a boarding stable. The shelter will discuss the horse's training level, vet history, and what kind of work or companionship they're suited for. Expect ongoing costs: feed, farrier, vet, and stabling.

🇪🇸Adopting from Spain

Spanish protectoras generally include sterilization, all vaccinations, microchip ID, and EU pet passport in the adoption fee (typically €250–€400 for a dog, €100–€180 for a cat). Many maintain partnerships with rescue transport providers across the EU.

Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain — browse more horses in Spain.

Frequently asked

Adopting Pumpkin, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Pumpkin?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tenerife Animal Sanctuary handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Pumpkin on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Pumpkin if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tenerife Animal Sanctuary will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Pumpkin already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most horses on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Pumpkin isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tenerife Animal Sanctuary early rather than rehoming privately; they know Pumpkin and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (ES). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.